Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,170 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $61,930
    90th
    $78,540

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280
    Electricians $47,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700
    Carpenters $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeast Alabama is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeast Alabama is 30.4% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.